Throughout the press tour for Andor— both before and after it debuted to critical acclaim — series creator Tony Gilroyhas given credit where credit is due. In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Gilroy bluntly explained that the series only existed because Kathleen Kennedy “protected” it. Kennedy is, of course, Lucasfilm’s longtime President and one of the most prolific producers in Hollywood, with Poltergeist and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial marking the start of her career. She’s also the one to carry the brunt of any criticism lobbed at Star Wars, particularly from so-called Star Wars fans, who have a habit of targeting women involved with the franchise. Gilroy directly called out all of the “shit that she takes online” while making it clear that “there’s no show without her.” Andor hasn’t faced the type of criticism that other recent Star Wars series (namely, The Acolyte) have faced, which makes it even more paramount to note Kennedy’s role in its success.
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